FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services - Bureau wide

About this funding opportunity

Public lands managed by the BLM offer exceptional and unique recreational experiences that benefit the American public while supporting local communities and their economies. The Recreation and Visitor Services Program is prioritizing the implementation of Administration priorities and key legislation, including the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE Act), the Great American Outdoors Act, and the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. In fiscal year 2026, the BLM will focus on supporting projects that align with administration priorities and these recreation related laws. It is essential to note that all project submissions must specifically enhance recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands and improve the overall experience for BLM visitors to be considered for funding.

Topic areas: Energy and Environment, Public Policy and Governance, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $50K-$2M in funding, up to $2M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 28, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• NGOs
• Public Authorities
• University

Eligibility

Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243, BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.

Agency

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services - Bureau wide is administered by Bureau of Land Management (BLM), listed via Grants.gov.